Innovation Marketing Internship – 1019569

 Requisition ID: 41499 Job DescriptionIn every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences – together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role.We are seeking an Innovation Marketing Intern to support our Global Snacking Innovation Marketing team for a 12-week internship beginning in May 2026. This role is designed for a curious, analytical, and future-focused marketer who is passionate about innovation, food trends, and retail strategy. In this position, you will build critical strategic thinking skills required for a career in innovation marketing, brand management or consumer insights. You will gain hands-on exposure to how consumer and operator insights translate into innovation strategies, pipeline decisions, and retail-ready solutions that come to life in the marketplace. A core focus of this role will be helping the team identify innovation white space opportunities in the retail channel across the globe by turning data into insights and insights into “jobs to be done”—ultimately helping McCain differentiate, grow, and win with consumers and customers.What you’ll be doing:   Innovation & Strategy DevelopmentSupport the team in diving into McCain’s Global Snacking Innovation pipeline architecture, with a focus on Tastiez/Pickers platformExplore and evaluate Better-for-You (BFY) trends, Ethnic flavors and formats, and pack-size innovation to unlock new availability and retail opportunitiesTranslate consumer, shopper, and operator data into actionable insights and “jobs to be done” that inform future innovation and renovationIdentify white space opportunities that strengthen McCain’s retail differentiation Retail InsightsDevelop a strong understanding of how insights drive strategy across the Retail channelsAnalyze how innovation shows up at shelf and on menu—linking consumer needs to retail executionSupport projects that examine how to build the Tastiez/Pickers portfolio within the category Data, Analytics & Insight StorytellingBuild data analytics skills using external data sources such as NPD and IRIMine insights from McCain’s Demand Landscape and Sub-Spaces to inform innovation prioritiesParticipate in the creation and presentation of Key Insights and Strategic Recommendations for cross-functional partners Learning & CollaborationOwn real-world initiatives that evolve into strategies executed in the marketplaceGain exposure to brand marketing, communication development, and new product innovationReceive 1:1 coaching and mentorship from Innovation team members and cross-functional partners What you’ll need to be successful.Currently working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business StrategyStrong curiosity—always asking why consumers behave the way they do and what’s nextInterest in food, food culture, and emerging food trendsPassion for innovation, retail strategy, and future-forward thinkingStrong interpersonal and communication skillsA self-starter who is comfortable working independently and collaborativelyAnalytical mindset with a love for digging into data and uncovering insightsAbility to commute to the Oakbrook Terrace, IL office and work a hybrid schedule (3 days/week onsite) About the team.This intern will join the McCain Global Snacking Innovation team, comprised of 65 other marketing Innovation professionals in the US and Canada who serve as the lead on disruptive innovation planning and global pipeline architecture. About McCain.Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. Leadership principles.At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. The McCain experience.We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. Compensation Package:  $23.00 – $26.00 USD hourly wage equivalent,  paid as a non-exempt salary. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.